How would you Dump 150+ hours of footage at DVinfo.net

Jim Fields · August 5th, 2007, 11:20 PM

Hey guys.

I got picked up to edit a TV show pilot after filming it with 2 other guys. We shot it 720P30 and someone shot in 720P24 ( I dont know why)

Anyway, I have 150 hours of footage, what avenues would you take to minimize the import time? All footage does need to be imported to go through.

I came up with the idea of 3 computers, tied to my server, each one dumping footage at the same time, making it a 1 week import. Problem with that idea is I cant reach the other 2 camera guys anymore.

So, any ideas, this is by far the most footage I have ever had to import, 30 hours being the last big project.

Michael Wisniewski · August 6th, 2007, 01:18 AM

Maybe there's a local video shop that specializes in this sort of thing? Or a local video editing facility/school that's already setup with lots of workstations. Or If not, I'd try renting several DV/HDV decks and then find a local training class room to do the capture. 10 workstations could cut the work down to one really long day, or maybe 2 days at the most.

Jim Fields · August 6th, 2007, 11:44 AM

I had thought about the 5-10 decks/stations, I have enough workstations for that, I was worried about the BR-50 Deck rentals, was thinking it cold be pretty high.

I am pretty anal about how footage is logged, and captured, I would be afraid of having someone else do it for me.

David W. Jones · August 6th, 2007, 05:45 PM

What will the Producer budget for, and how fast do they need to start editing?
Do they want it now, and are they willing to pay $20K for 10 people to log and capture on 10 workstations, or can they wait 20 days while you log and capture all the footage to a 2TB storage location?

It's all about time and budget!

Jim Fields · August 6th, 2007, 08:03 PM

I am in charge of the budget, I dont want to outsource, so I think I am just going to rent a few decks and use all of the machines here to dump.

Thanks guys.

August 5th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#1
Jim Fields Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 247	How would you Dump 150+ hours of footage Hey guys. I got picked up to edit a TV show pilot after filming it with 2 other guys. We shot it 720P30 and someone shot in 720P24 ( I dont know why) Anyway, I have 150 hours of footage, what avenues would you take to minimize the import time? All footage does need to be imported to go through. I came up with the idea of 3 computers, tied to my server, each one dumping footage at the same time, making it a 1 week import. Problem with that idea is I cant reach the other 2 camera guys anymore. So, any ideas, this is by far the most footage I have ever had to import, 30 hours being the last big project.

August 6th, 2007, 01:18 AM	#2
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Maybe there's a local video shop that specializes in this sort of thing? Or a local video editing facility/school that's already setup with lots of workstations. Or If not, I'd try renting several DV/HDV decks and then find a local training class room to do the capture. 10 workstations could cut the work down to one really long day, or maybe 2 days at the most. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

August 6th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#3
Jim Fields Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 247	I had thought about the 5-10 decks/stations, I have enough workstations for that, I was worried about the BR-50 Deck rentals, was thinking it cold be pretty high. I am pretty anal about how footage is logged, and captured, I would be afraid of having someone else do it for me.

August 6th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#4
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	What will the Producer budget for, and how fast do they need to start editing? Do they want it now, and are they willing to pay $20K for 10 people to log and capture on 10 workstations, or can they wait 20 days while you log and capture all the footage to a 2TB storage location? It's all about time and budget!

August 6th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#5
Jim Fields Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 247	I am in charge of the budget, I dont want to outsource, so I think I am just going to rent a few decks and use all of the machines here to dump. Thanks guys.